Official Event · 23–26 September 2027
Two routes through the wild side of Tirol.
Drop The Alps ADVENTURE — 600 km. Drop The Alps ROOKIE — 300 km. Both start and finish in Innsbruck.
100 spots only
Event Dates
23–26 Sept 2027
Routes
Two
Registration
Nov 2026
Route 1
Drop The Alps ADVENTURE
The full expedition. High alpine passes, remote gravel valleys and long sustained climbs — the complete Drop The Alps experience.
- Distance
- 600 km
- Elevation
- 13,000 m
Surface
Route 2
Drop The Alps ROOKIE
The shorter chapter. Same terrain, same spirit, a more approachable distance for riders stepping into ultra-distance gravel.
- Distance
- 300 km
- Elevation
- 6,770 m
Surface
The Official Event
23–26 September 2027.
The full Drop The Alps event runs from 23 to 26 September 2027 — an unsupported alpine gravel adventure with two route options across Austria and Italy.
- High alpine passes
- Remote gravel valleys
- Long sustained climbs
- Technical descents
- Multi-day riding
- Full self-navigation
Both routes cross 2 countries (Austria and Italy) and 4 regions — Tirol, South Tirol, Trentino and Veneto.
Interactive Map
Both route lines, overlaid.
Switch between ADVENTURE and ROOKIE — the second route stays visible as a dashed overlay. Hover the markers for the key passes.
Start & Finish — Innsbruck · 2 countries · 4 regions
604.1 km · 14,770 m
Climbing
Elevation, kilometre by kilometre.
Toggle between ADVENTURE and ROOKIE and hover the chart to read the altitude at any point along the route.
Elevation Profile
215 – 2,430 m
23 September 2027 · Innsbruck, Austria
Ride The Alps.
100 riders. Two ways to take on the Alps.
Registration opens in November 2026, with 1 week of exclusive Early Bird access for the waiting list.
Rookie
2-rider entry = pair price
A challenging introduction to DROP THE ALPS. Built for riders who want to experience the mountains, the community and the adventure without committing to the full distance.
Adventure
2-rider entry = pair price
The full DROP THE ALPS experience. More distance, more climbing, more time in the mountains — and the ultimate challenge.
Your Registration Includes
The Route
A carefully designed alpine route through the mountains around Innsbruck.
Live Tracking
Follow your progress and let others follow your journey.
Rider Goodie Bag
A curated selection of useful, ride-ready products from our partners. No filler. Just things you'll actually use.
Coffee + Croissant
Start the day properly with coffee and a croissant before heading into the mountains.
Rider Support
Event communication, route information and essential logistics to get you safely to the start and finish.
Finisher Medal
A piece of the adventure to take home.
Finisher Drink
You've earned it.
Finisher Party
Come back to Innsbruck, meet the other riders and celebrate the adventure with a meal and a drink included.
Event T-Shirt
The official Drop The Alps event tee, yours to keep.
Partner Discounts
Exclusive discount codes from our partners on lights, tyres, nutrition, eyewear and more.
Drop The Alps Capsule
Special price on the Drop The Alps capsule — a cycling kit developed and designed specifically for this event.
Early Bird
Waiting list riders get 1 week of private early access to registration at the best available price.
100 spots only.
The earlier you commit, the less you pay.
The GPX files for ADVENTURE and ROOKIE are not available for download. Routes can be viewed here and the official GPX is shared privately with registered riders shortly before the event.
